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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1960
Page
1
The column notes government farm reduction impacts and ongoing dry weather shrinking crop harvests in the Moulton area. It highlights a new grain dryer at Moulton Farmers Co-Op Gin and Mill and laments ignored overseas markets for petro chemicals while warning of renewed defense spending amid Cold War tensions.
Mrs F J Effenberger of Lodge 27 and Jerome Vasek of Lodge 165 were delegates at the 18th SPJST Convention in San Antonio June 13 to 17 at the Gunter Hotel. About 200 lodges attended. A Czech play by Houston Lodge, a Miss SPJST winner Sandra Watson of Beaumont, runner-up Jerry Ann Urban of Dallas, and wrist watches for the winners were part of the events. Carmen Effenberger of District Six and F J Effenberger attended. Everyone returned home happy Friday night or Saturday.
Cincinnati man 18, named Cincinnati Jerome Geter, was cited for 33 mph in a 20 mph zone. Minutes later his mother Lucille, 48, was charged with 35 mph in the same zone.
Melvin Janak killed a large rattlesnake in his Witting corn patch last week. The snake measured 6 feet 3 inches after shedding its rattlers. The Janak farm lies south of the Albrecht Grocery Store.
Mrs Albina Hanslik Darilek aged 68 of Witting Texas died June 22 after a lingering illness. Funeral services set for June 25 at Kubena Funeral Home Hallettsville and St Marys Church with Rev Henry Psencik officiating. Interment in St Marys Cemetery. She was born Breslau November 12 1891 and survived by husband Tom J Darilek three sons Emil Ad Darilek Edward, two daughters Agnes Tryner Annie Valigura, two brothers Joe Hanslik Emil Hanslik, six sisters and 13 grandchildren. Rosary at Kubena Funeral Home June 23 and Parish June 24.
The Moulton Babe Ruth team lost 15 4 to Hallettsville on June 6 in four innings. They won 12 5 over Cuero No 2 on June 9 with Culak winning and Thomson losing. They fell 12 16 at Gonzales on June 15 before beating Cuero No 1 5 4 on June 16 at Moulton. They beat Yoakum 8 6 at Yoakum on June 20 to run 3 2. Next game is Thursday against Hallettsville. supporters urged.
In Stuart Virginia a five minute court recess ended with defendant John F. Smith missing from the trial for a felonious shooting charge. Authorities believe he walked out of the courtroom and fled, leaving the session in progress.
The Lavaca County Farm Bureau Board voted to sponsor a Queen contest this summer likely in July or August. Eligibility requires 16 to 22 years old, daughter or sister of a Farm Bureau member, and county membership of at least 25. District winners receive an expense paid trip to the state convention. a state queen and matron escort may obtain $500 expenses to the Denver AFBF convention. all district queens receive a watch.
Members of the Moulton Lions Club canvassed the residential district to sell light globes for charity. A sale will be held at the F. and M. State Bank corner this Saturday, June 25, offering globes of any size to benefit the Crippled Children's Camp at Kerrville and to aid glasses for needy children and other relief.
Patrick Mueller of Tulsa Oklahoma has been chosen as one of four Catholic students to join the Young Christian Students Headquarters in Chicago as a full time worker. He is the first Oklahoma student selected, a Holy Family High School 1960 graduate who held office as President of the Saints Peter and Paul Section and served on the South Western Regional Study Week Planning Committee.
Miss Deborah Marko daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Marko of this city underwent appendicitis surgery at Holmes Hospital Gonzales last week Wednesday. She is recovering as well as can be expected.
The Rural Fire Truck Fund lists new donors Moulton Oil Mill Johnnie Maresh Hugo R Albrecht Lorenes Beauty Shop Anton Meyer L J Janek Fred Gaertner Mrs J C Mueller Chas Zamykal Gus Krueger Louis Spaniel George J Jasek Ewald Berckenhoff. More contributions are needed to install tank equipment before operation to limit a rural destructive fire.
The Mang family holds its fourteenth annual reunion at Zion Lutheran Parish House this Sunday, June 26. An Open House from 2 to 4 PM invites friends to renew friendships.
A London divorce court filled with lawyers and plaintiffs for 20 cases waited as no judge appeared. Judge Arthur Hodgson, reached at home, said he had retired two weeks earlier and asked if he was late, insisting he was not.
Miss Rebecca Halliburton received the Wm. F. Kraushaar 400 scholarship at Honor's Day at Texas Lutheran College Seguin for her senior year. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Halliburton of Moulton, she majors in English and has made the spring honor roll. Scholarship established by the Goedecke Foundation.
Mr. Frank Rosenauer living west of town killed a large rattle snake near his garden last Saturday. The reptile measured 4 feet 9 inches and had seven rattlers.
Consignments to the Flatonia Livestock Commission Co. show 1000 cattle 311 hogs 45 sheep and 2 horses. Market notes weaker butcher cattle prices due to heat and drought with active hog trading and top hogs at 16 to 16.90, calves and stockers varied by class, feeders and cows priced to the day’s demand.
The Gonzales County Savings and Loan Association will pay a 4 percent annual dividend on all savings and investment accounts on June 30, 1960. Some 2600 account holders share $119000 from earnings for January 1 to June 30 1960, with the association reporting over $7300000 in assets and more than 3800 total loan and savings customers.
The regular Farm Bureau meeting will be held Thursday night June 23 at 8 p m at the Moulton VFW Hall. Representatives from Waco will be present to demonstrate farm safety topics including fire and electrical hazards.
J. H. West, president of the Texas Farm Bureau, urged Congress to defeat proposals to raise the minimum wage to 1.25 per hour and extend coverage to millions more workers. He argued the changes would raise farm costs, fuel inflation, and price out workers with limited capacities. Legislation is under consideration in House and Senate committees.
The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting at the Legion Home on June 1 with Mrs. Marvin Rothbauer presiding. The group announced a shift of the July meeting to Sunday July 10 for a barbecue and dessert bring as well as officer elections. Reports on the poppy sale were favorable and the session adjourned to July 10.
Costly errors cost Moulton CYO a 15 to 4 defeat by Ammannsville last Sunday. Pitchers Dietschke and Kocian allowed 15 hits and 4 runs for Ammannsville’s Janda and Kozel. Moulton, now 2 and 2, will travel to St John this Sunday June 26 for Parish Picnic game and festivities.
The Moulton Little Leaguers were defeated 20 to 2 by league-leading Hallettsville on Tuesday night. Local pitchers Ronnie Haas and Donald Bunting led the staff while the home team managed only three hits, as Hallettsville collected 13 hits.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria will be at Shiner City Hall at 9 am on Monday June 27. Residents may file retirement survivor or disability claims and get answers about the social security program.
The tale of Aladdin and the magic lamp plays at Star Theatre Saturday and Sunday June 25 and 26. The Wicked Wazir aims to rule the kingdom and woo the princess Yasminda while Azziz Magoo delays the lamp’s genie, promising a family friendly ride on the magic carpet of laughter.
Former Moulton resident Frank Neitzler reports continued blacksmith work in Electra Texas after moving in 1908. He recalls arriving in Moulton in 1901 and says he hopes to visit his friends there soon.
Eight active army reservists returned home Saturday after two weeks of training at Fort Hood Texas. Names include Nolan Wagner Dannis Wagner Daniel Jasek Royce Chuder and George Chudej Jr of the Schulenburg unit plus Franklin Kozelsky Julius Jasek Jr and Jimmy a of the Houston Reserve.
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